Species
Photo to come
Perennial Geraniums
Geranium
Hardy cranesbill geraniums — mounding/spreading perennials with deeply lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers in late spring to summer; tough, long-lived groundcover.
Sun
full sun to part shade
Water
moderate
Mature size
1-2 ft × 1-2.5 ft
Bloom
Saucer-shaped flowers (blue, pink, purple, white) late spring through summer.
Hardiness
USDA Zones 4–8
Care guide
Quick ID
Hardy cranesbill geraniums (*Geranium*) — mounding/spreading perennials with lobed leaves and saucer-shaped flowers. (Not the tender annual 'geranium', *Pelargonium*.)
Sun & Site
Full sun to part shade; adaptable, well-drained soil. Tough, long-lived groundcover.
Seasonal Care
Shear back hard after the first flush to refresh foliage and prompt rebloom. Cut back in fall.
In my garden
backyard west2 plants
| Sun | Full sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Culinary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
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Plants
What I've done here
- 2026-04-20Mulched
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied
retaining wall mid-levelBed retaining wall mid-level
| Sun | Part sun |
| Soil | sandy loam, fast percolation |
| Water source | Secondary |
| Hardiness here | Zone 7 |
What I've done here
- 2026-04-09Pre-emergent applied